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Roller coaster....

So we are playing the waiting game. Worst game ever. I am technically 7 weeks and have already had two ultrasounds (the first was just to make sure there was only one since twins run in my family), and we still can't see an embryo. Talked to my dr yesterday after the second ultrasound and she said the sac has doubled in size in the last week which is good, but it's concerning that they still can't see a baby. So she's worried, but not ready to throw the towel in quite yet. Things don't look good, but there is a chance I ovulated quite late and its just too early to see baby....or it has stopped developing and I will need a D & C. Went for blood work yesterday and will go again tomorrow to check if hcg is going up or down....I just want to know what's going on. Trying to stay positive, and am strangely calm, but scared to keep my hopes up. I have another ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday so we will no then at the latest. Here's hoping this week goes by fast!

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How long are your cycles normally? When did you first test positive for pregnancy? What dates did the gestational sacs give them?
I had a similar situation once, the waiting game is brutal. I hope your dates were just off and it ends up well.

My cycles have been all over the place since going off bc, but can be as long as 34 days. I'm hoping that's all it is, I still haven't had any cramping or bleeding. The first ultrasound put me at 5&1/2 weeks when I should have been 6w1d ( not a huge difference), but then they should have been able to see at least a fetal pole one week later. My dr didn't say what I was measuring, but the sac had almost doubled in size. My first positive hpt was oct 26 (or close to), so if I'm NOW only around 6 weeks, how on earth did I get a positive back then?? Still hopeful though. I'm hoping to hear by tomorrow if my hcg levels have gone up or down. Here's to staying positive :)

Its possible to get a positive that early if you are closer to 6 weeks. On monday i tested positive 8 days past ovulation (I chart my temp), clear positive when i was only 3 weeks 1 day, and blood test the next day confirmed. Yes they should have seen a fetal pole, but still stay positive. Next ultrasound make sure they do it trans vaginally (I'm assuming last one was too), and scoot yiur bum down on the table so the bottom of your bum is hanging off, it'll open your pelvis and let them get a better view (but for some reason techs never tell you this). I'll keep my fingers crossed.

(This is my 7th pregnancy, I have a 2 year old and have had 5 miscarriages, I've been through it all and know way more about early preg ultrasounss than anyone should, if you have questions or need support just let me know!)

Got my blood test results today, HCG levels went up!!!!! It wasn't a huge jump in numbers so I will be getting another test on Sunday to continue tracking, but I'm encouraged that the numbers are still going up instead if down :)

GorillaMom, thanks for the reassurance! Both my ultrasounds have been vaginal, and I expect the next one will be too, unless its clear with the abdominal first.

Good luck hun! I just went through a very similar experience, went for an u/s at what should have been 7w3d but only measured 5w4d. I spent 10 days in agony waiting for another u/s to find out if my dates were off or if the baby was gone. Had my follow up u/s today, saw my baby with a strong heartbeat of 168!! Baby had actually gained a day and is right on track!!

This means that I tested positive at 3w2d pregnant!! Crazy, I know, but my baby is in there, growing healthy and strong :)

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